GRAMMY-winning and five-time MOBO-nominated London duo Blue Lab Beats return with “North London Pace”, the first glimpse into their forthcoming fifth studio album, due next year.
Following their sold-out headline show at Jazz Café, the track captures the raw spontaneity born from countless jam and improvisation sessions across London and beyond. “North London Pace” embodies the duo’s signature blend of jazz, hip-hop, and electronica — sleek, soulful, and endlessly inventive.
Opening with tight, syncopated jazz phrasing before evolving into a rich tapestry of ‘70s-inspired fusion, the record nods to Brazilian icons Banda Black Rio, Tania Maria, and Azymuth. As the track unfolds, shimmering synths and fluid transitions glide effortlessly into a lush hip-hop groove, a testament to the unmatched musical chemistry between NK-OK and David Mrakpor.